Letter from the olive tree

November 30, 2007

After two interviews I have been accepted to do voluntary work, subject to various checks and references, at The Olive Tree which is a local support center for people that are affected by cancer. When I opened the letter this morning, the first thing that caught my eye was the fact that the president [...]

Read the full article →

Ive got the munchies

November 29, 2007

Yes, I know, even though it’s nearly one in the morning in the UK.  Thank heavens for my “speedy cook” microwave and good old garlic popadums   They’re just like giat crisps!
Why am I up so late?  Well, I’ve been busy promoting my new skull site and learning how to use redit and yahoo [...]

Read the full article →

Is Derren Brown the greatest showman alive today?

November 28, 2007

When Derren first hit the UK TV scene 8 years ago it created a storm. Derren brought a much needed freshness to TV magic. Primetime UK TV magic has had a rough ride with magicians such as Paul Daniels ridiculing volunteers.
Derren Brown says explicitly at the begining of all of his shows that [...]

Read the full article →

The greatest web host in the world

October 25, 2007

Yesterday my girl and I were treated to an outstanding evening in London care of Rochen Hosting - which I now know is pronounced "Rocken" and not "Rowshen" as I have been telling everyone. The evening started with a champagne reception on the London Eye - I managed to drink two glasses in the [...]

Read the full article →

Things you dont know about me – part 1

October 15, 2007

A while ago there was an outbreak of posts on peoples blogs which had five things about the blogger that you didn't know about them. I had been thinking about writing some posts about this for my blog, but have been unable to come up with five interesting things. I have decided to [...]

Read the full article →